New Holster!

[jeffroberts]

I am still pluggin away trying to improve my technique!

This is my latest try at a holster for my .22 sixshooter.

I can't get better without feedback ??

[whiteeugene]

I’m new but here you go over all it looks ok some things you may want to consider for the next one.

• The stitching looks good nice and even spacing, try and keep the awl going the direction of the stitch some of yours are turned 90 degrees and it makes the hole look oblong.
• Change your image size when you upload the picture I think it turns folks off when it come up so large it also shows all your mistakes.
• Try and use a camouflage tool with more texture that will give your carving more contrast, also try using a beveller on the detail instead of just using the modeling tool.

I guess its like every thing else practice practice.

[jeffroberts]

Thanks for the tips ! I can't seem to figure out how to shrink the pictures??

I'm new but here you go over all it looks ok some things you may want to consider for the next one.

• The stitching looks good nice and even spacing, try and keep the awl going the direction of the stitch some of yours are turned 90 degrees and it makes the hole look oblong.
• Change your image size when you upload the picture I think it turns folks off when it come up so large it also shows all your mistakes.
• Try and use a camouflage tool with more texture that will give your carving more contrast, also try using a beveller on the detail instead of just using the modeling tool.

I guess its like every thing else practice practice.

[TwinOaks]

Thanks for the tips ! I can't seem to figure out how to shrink the pictures??

You need a graphics program to resize the pics before uploading them. Most camera software includes just such a program, but if it didn't, you can download several from the internet.

One of the simplest and easiest to use is IRFANVIEW........aka, 'flat kitty'. It has several 'default' sizes, including the standard 800x600, which works out well for most folks.

For our members who would like to view images that have been posted here, and the image is too big .....click and drag the image to the 'new tab' button on your browser. This will open the photo in the new tab in a viewable size.